Geraniumtraversii

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Features

BloomsJuly to October

Height0.2m to 0.3m

Spread0.6m

Growth HabitTufted

Flower ColourPurple-blue

Leaf ColourMedium green

Description

Geranium traversii. This is a tufted perennial about 30cm high with trailing branches. The lobed toothed leaves have prominent veins. The flowers are violet-blue and saucer-shaped with white centres and darker veins they are produced from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

Needs

LightFull sun

HardinessHalf hardy (min 0°C)

SoilWell drained

Soil pH6.0 to 8.0

WaterSemi-moist

Cultivation

They are fully to half hardy. Most species will prefer sun, but some do better in the shade. They will grow in any but waterlogged soil. Outdoors, grow larger species and hybrids in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Grow small species and hybrids in humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun. Under glass, grow half hardy species in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, in bright filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly in winter.

Propagation

You can propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in the summer, or by seeds or division in the autumn or spring. The cultivars should be propagated by division or cuttings only.